Barb Winters

Writer. Speaker. Blogger. #hopefulmom encouraging parents to have #difficultconversations about the online world, including pornography, hookups, and grooming.

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Teens compare themselves to false snapshots of peers, not realizing that others don't post about struggles, acne, or breakups. So they don't believe they measure up. Stephanie Catmull tells parents how to help their teens. The Crisis… https://t.co/VNPNgbN4zo via @Barb_Winters

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Parenting a troubled child and feeling lost? You're not alone. DenaYohe shares 4 golden nuggets every hurting parent needs — including why boundaries are one of the most loving things you can do. 4 Golden Nuggets for Hurting Parents… https://t.co/u7GFKojhLm via @Barb_Winters

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Only 1 in 7 married parents meet the criteria for resilience. What is resilience and what are the criteria for being a resilient family? Barb Winters answers these questions in this post: When Life Disrupts: How Families Learn to… https://t.co/XMFEBNAG5N via @Barb_Winters

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One fourth of kids are seeing hardcore, violent pornography while still in elementary school. Daniel Weiss reminds parents that they have the strongest relational bond to kids and can offer the best guidance. Snapchat and Other Social… https://t.co/IH06cP4hU6 via @Barb_Winters

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Teens don’t actually need to date—but most will. Are they prepared? In my latest blog, I share how parents can help teens set healthy dating boundaries. #teendating #parenting Teaching Teens Healthy Boundaries in Dating https://t.co/vx0CW9xpS7 via @Barb_Winters

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Research continues to prove that excessive screen time and exposure to harmful content have created a mental, emotional, and spiritual health epidemic among young people. Sarah Siegand empowers parents. Partnering to Protect Kids from… https://t.co/2y3Uhhpkyi via @Barb_Winters

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Research continues to prove that excessive screen time and exposure to harmful content have created a mental, emotional, and spiritual health epidemic among young people. Sarah Siegand empowers parents. Partnering to Protect Kids from… https://t.co/2y3Uhhpkyi via @Barb_Winters

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Love is not a feeling, even though our culture treats it like one. Love is a choice. Love is Not a Feeling: How Parents Can Model Selfless Love #healthyrelationships #reallove https://t.co/tmLzLhlIRn via @Barb_Winters

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"The chaos of emotional swings is only amplified when teens depend on counterfeit relief to numb their desire." ~ Ben Williams, How to Help Your Teen Process Desire https://t.co/0vIpbHuB6W via @Barb_Winters

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Predators begin with affection and niceties. Once a victim is hooked, they bump the conversation up a notch. Then another. Victims then believe it's their fault. #humantraffickingawareness How Predators Groom Kids for Sex Trafficking… https://t.co/7VVcLBm6Up via @Barb_Winters

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Catfishing can start with a simple DM—and end in exploitation. Awareness is our best defense. Catfishing: What It Is and How It Impacts Our Teens #catfishing #healthyrelationships https://t.co/fVp2OeIcH6 via @Barb_Winters

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Catfishing can start with a simple DM—and end in exploitation. Awareness is our best defense. Catfishing: What It Is and How It Impacts Our Teens #catfishing #healthyrelationships https://t.co/fVp2OeIcH6 via @Barb_Winters

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Exchange Screen Time for Real Time Connection. One tradition Julia Daniels of Ever Accountable recommends in this article: 5 Digital Safety Traditions to Nurture Family Joy and Peace This Holiday Season #digitalsafety #holidaysafety… https://t.co/2D2g6nO9ZE via @Barb_Winters

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“It’s not about you.” That truth can shift your parenting moments. Discover how understanding teen behavior can bring peace back into your home. #ParentingTeens It’s Not About You: Understanding Teens and Their Choices https://t.co/Pu3aZZovpm via @Barb_Winters

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Sexual activity is indeed a physical act , but it is first an emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and ethical experience that ultimately finds expression through the physical. #sexeducation The Holistic Health Approach to Sex… https://t.co/At7dBTxBle via @Barb_Winters

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Listen while @barb_winters shares her story of discovering her son's addiction and how they found hope together. Check it out!
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When talking about the danger of pornography with teens, include info about healthy sex also. Porn vs. Healthy Sex: A Parent’s Guide #fightthenewdrug #onlinesafety https://t.co/SXZk1E4KDh via @Barb_Winters

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Passwords = locks. VPN = soap. Safe sites = clean stalls. Teach your kids 5 simple cyber hygiene rules. Eww: 5 Tips for Cyber Hygiene #digitalsafety #onlinesafety https://t.co/yu3gP8JmIp via @Barb_Winters

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Passwords = locks. VPN = soap. Safe sites = clean stalls. Teach your kids 5 simple cyber hygiene rules. Eww: 5 Tips for Cyber Hygiene #digitalsafety #onlinesafety https://t.co/yu3gP8JmIp via @Barb_Winters

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A child's lying and deceiving may lead to a parent suffering from betrayal trauma. This can affect all areas of life, including their close relationships, intellect, and physical well-being. The Impact of Betrayal Trauma on Parents… https://t.co/XsFt85elLd via @Barb_Winters